Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V184000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-06-05.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V184000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
212
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-05
Owners notified
2001-06-04

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS. A SUBSTITUTE WHEEL LUG NUT TIGHTENING PROCESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT TO ASSURE PROPER TORQUE OF THE LUG NUTS.

Safety risk

IMPROPER WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE COULD ALLOW A WHEEL TO LOOSEN AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL LUG NUTS FOR PROPER TORQUE AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Dodge RAM2001

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.